Warsaw

Warsaw is not only the heart of the Mazovian region, but of the entire country. Since 1609, it has been the capital of Poland. Metropolitan Warsaw is a surprising place. On one hand, it is a modern and rapidly developing city, at the same time it is characterized by a rich historical background. Tourists often come to the capital with a negative, unappealing image of the city, which was completely destroyed during World War II. Hardly anybody is aware of the fact that Warsaw used to be called the ‘Paris of the North’ in the interwar period and was compared to the most beautiful capitals of the world. For this reason, the determination of the generations to rebuild it entirely after the war is truly admirable. Nowadays, Warsaw delights everyone with its historic city center, with the Old Town, the Royal Castle, Nowy Swiat and Krakowskie Przedmiescie. In 1980, the Old Town was added to the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as ‘a unique example of a complete reconstruction of a historical complex’.

Cinema in Sneakers

01-06-2016

Kino w Trampkach [Cinema in Sneakers] – a fresh and buzzing project – is organised by Cinemania Foundation. We started off in 2013 with big hopes and enthusiasm that only crazy, uncontrollable film buffs have. The idea to create a film festival for kids was influenced by Janusz Korczak’s credo : “There are no children as such – only people; but people with different experiences, different drives and different reactions.” And these people have the right to watch a wide array of films: about varied cultures, problems, made with diverse styles, but made with respect to kids.

16th Mime Art Festival

10-06-2016

The 16th edition of the festival is going to be a journey to the opposite poles of mime.
None of this year's productions has been shown in Poland before, which gives us even more pleasure to welcome companies from France, Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland at the three festival venues.
We are going to begin with the legendary Familie Floz and their show which is likely to move the hearts of many members of the audience thanks to its universal message.
Hippokampe and Mangano Massip from France will be an interesting showpiece of the modern Parisian mime.

Big Book Festival 2016

10-06-2016

Sit back, relax and read for three excintng days!
We are an international celebration of reading and writing
Meet the authors and enjoy our open reading room
You are welcome to take part in talks, games, fun and relaxation
All our events at Pałac Szustra, Morskie Oko 2 are open and free of charge